Health

Scientists back a novel theory that the innate immune system reacts differently to different pathogens. Previously, only the adaptive immune system possessed this characteristic, known…

Social isolation increased a person’s risk of dying prematurely from any cause, a risk that may rival that of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. Social…

Obesity can impair skeletal muscle contractile function, reducing mobility and promoting obesity-related health risks. Obesity is linked to functional limitations in muscle performance as well…

Although the mouth contains a wide variety of oral bacteria, only a few specific species of bacteria are thought to cause tooth and gum infections.…

Wound healing, as a normal biological process in the human body, occurs in four distinct and highly programmed stages: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. For…

Researchers from the University of Toronto and the University Health Network have demonstrated how probiotic bacteria in the stomach might impair immunity in pancreatic cancer…

According to UConn Health experts, removing aged, defective cells from human fat reduces diabetic symptoms. The breakthrough could pave the way for novel treatments for…

COVID-19 symptoms can last for months at a time. The virus can cause long-term health problems by causing damage to the lungs, heart, and brain.…

When Hurricane Maria came into Puerto Rico in September 2017 as a high-end category 4 storm, it left behind the island’s worst disaster in its…

Fasting for medical purposes (fasting treatment) has a long history in Europe and is well-established as a defined therapeutic method in dedicated fasting hospitals or…